News DeskRiyadh, Saudi Arabia – Outer Edge, a pioneering event in the realm of Web 3, technology, culture, and entertainment, has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Animoca Brands and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) to introduce Outer Edge Riyadh on April 23. This dynamic event is poised to assemble luminaries from the blockchain, AI, and gaming sectors worldwide in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Outer Edge, renowned for its memorable events and unparalleled networking opportunities in emerging technologies, is extending its reach from its historical base in Los Angeles to the Middle East. The event aims to provide invaluable connections for founders, builders, and venture capitalists in the burgeoning tech landscape.
Saudi Arabia’s technological revolution has already made significant advancements across various industries, bolstering a robust ecosystem for digital entrepreneurship. Aligned with the Saudi Vision 2030 plan, the country is steadfastly enhancing its technology sector, with investments pouring into AI, blockchain, VR, AR, and IoT technologies.
The partnership behind Outer Edge Riyadh, forged between Edge of Company, Animoca Brands, and presented by KACST, arrives at a crucial juncture amid the burgeoning blockchain sphere. It seeks to converge industry leaders, experts, creatives, and more in Riyadh’s innovation district, The Garage, a hub for local and international startups. Notably, KACST’s collaboration with Animoca Brands includes plans for a physical Web3 hub in Riyadh, aimed at fostering research and development endeavors across Web3, blockchain, gaming, and AI, alongside tailored educational programs.
Mohammad Hadhrawi, General Manager of Gaming and Immersive Technologies Institute at KACST, emphasized the institute’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of R&D in gaming and immersive technologies. He underscored the alignment of their efforts with the national vision and strategies, aiming to cultivate an innovative ecosystem conducive to creativity, technological advancement, and economic diversification.
Joshua Kriger, Outer Edge co-founder and co-host of Edge of NFT and Edge of AI podcasts, expressed excitement about expanding the concept of innovation, connection, and community to Saudi Arabia. He highlighted the event’s unique format, fostering long-term collaboration opportunities at the nexus of culture, entertainment, and technology.
Set to take place on April 23 at The Garage in Riyadh’s city center, Outer Edge Riyadh promises to convene industry leaders, visionaries, entrepreneurs, and investors for an immersive experience exploring the implications of decentralized Web3 and AI technology on society. Discussions will span smart cities, gaming, esports, art, culture, and more.
The lineup of notable speakers at Outer Edge Riyadh includes Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands; Calvin Zhou, co-founder of Shrapnel; Salwa Radwi, founder of ‘Nuqtah,’ the first Saudi NFT Marketplace; Eric Pulier, founder and CEO of Vatom; Amanda Cassat, founder and CEO of Serotonin; Cole Damon, CEO of AG Esports Global; Yasser N AlObaidan, CEO of Tharawat Technology; and Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox.
Yat Siu, co-founder, and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, expressed honor in supporting the MENA region’s progress towards fully harnessing the power of Web3 and blockchain through the partnership with Outer Edge Riyadh. He highlighted the event as a platform for global leaders to engage in spirited discussions, forge partnerships, create opportunities, and mobilize efforts ranging from revolutionizing smart cities to redefining finance and entertainment.
Outer Edge Riyadh offers attendees the opportunity to immerse themselves in the gateway to the future, experiencing firsthand the innovations shaping tomorrow’s decentralized technology landscape. With expectations of attendance from industry leaders, government officials from across MENA, influential investors, and other stakeholders, the event stands poised to propel Saudi Arabia’s tech revolution to greater heights.
